PR and Content Support Framework
Estimated value
£500k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
03 Jul 2026
Description
The North East Mayoral Strategic Combined Authority (North East MSA) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for appointment to a PR and Content Support services framework. The purpose of this framework is to establish access to reliable, flexible and professional PR and editorial services as and when required. It will enable the Authority to commission services quickly while maintaining fair Suppliers will help the Authority: • Identify and engage target audiences for maximum communications impact • Source and develop news stories, case studies and feature content • Enhance media relations and press activity across print, broadcast, digital and social channels • Support delivery of regional campaigns aligned with the Authority's priorities, competition, transparent procurement and value for money. Suppliers may apply as individuals, partnerships or agencies. Up to six suppliers will be appointed to this framework. The estimated total value is £500,000 excl. VAT across the framework term.
Scope
- Reference
- OPEN20261093
- Total value
- £500,000 excluding VAT£600,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Sept 2026 to 01 Oct 2028Possible extension to 01 Oct 2030
Two years with the option to extend by a further two years (2 + 1 + 1).
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 79416200
- Contract locations
- North East England, United KingdomNorth East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 80.00% |
| Price | — | price | 20.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 27 Jul 2026, 4:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 04 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm
- Submission address
- https://www.open-uk.org/ Reference: OPEN20261093 ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure